Sleep Apnea

A private concierge medicine practice in Summerlin and the Las Vegas area

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly pauses or becomes shallow during sleep. These interruptions may go unnoticed but can significantly affect overall health over time.

Within comprehensive primary care and concierge internal medicine, Dr. Kermani evaluates sleep concerns and provides structured sleep apnea treatment, coordinating appropriate testing and long-term management. The goal is to improve sleep quality while protecting cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form and is frequently associated with snoring, disrupted sleep, and daytime fatigue.

What Sleep Apnea Affects

Disrupted breathing during sleep can influence:

• Blood pressure control
• Heart health
• Blood sugar regulation
• Daytime energy
• Concentration and memory
• Mood and irritability

Because restorative sleep plays an important role in cardiovascular and metabolic stability, untreated sleep apnea can increase the risk of hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

How Sleep Apnea Can Present

Common signs may include:

• Loud snoring
• Pauses in breathing during sleep
• Gasping or choking at night
• Morning headaches
• Dry mouth upon waking
• Persistent daytime fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating

Some individuals are unaware of symptoms until a partner or family member notices disrupted breathing patterns.

How We Provide Sleep Apnea Treatment

Evaluation includes review of symptoms, sleep patterns, medical history, medications, and cardiovascular risk factors.

When appropriate, a sleep study is arranged to confirm the diagnosis and assess severity.

Sleep apnea treatment may include:

• Coordination of CPAP therapy
• Weight management guidance when indicated
• Treatment of contributing medical conditions
• Ongoing monitoring of blood pressure and metabolic health

Treatment plans are individualized and adjusted over time to ensure both symptom improvement and long-term protection of heart and brain health.

Consistent follow-up within primary care also allows changes in sleep quality, cardiovascular health, and daytime symptoms to be monitored over time.

Common Questions About Sleep Apnea

 

Is loud snoring always sleep apnea?

Not always. While loud snoring is common in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), evaluation is necessary to determine whether breathing pauses are occurring.

 

Can sleep apnea raise blood pressure?

Yes. Repeated drops in oxygen levels during sleep can strain the cardiovascular system and contribute to hypertension.

 

Does sleep apnea affect memory?

Poor-quality sleep and oxygen disruption can impair attention, concentration, and cognitive function over time.

 

Is sleep apnea treatment long-term?

For many patients, yes. Ongoing management helps maintain symptom control and reduce long-term cardiovascular risk.

Dr. Kermani believes that identifying and treating sleep apnea early can significantly improve sleep quality, daytime energy, and long-term cardiovascular health.

If you or someone you know has concerns about possible sleep apnea, excessive daytime fatigue, or disrupted sleep, please call our office at (702) 435-1995 and one of our staff will schedule an appointment for you to see Dr. Kermani at our office in the Summerlin and Las Vegas area.